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Our Incredible Team!

Get to know Corina and Dimitrie

Dimitrie Comanescu

Owner & CEO

With an early passion for sports and active and healthy living, Dimitrie is a former Personal Trainer who worked with adults helping them reach their maximum fitness levels, as well as a former Physical Education teacher for daycare children. His interest for sports and fitness transcended into swimming, and he is now using his experience and dedication to make swimming accessible to as many children and adults as possible.

With a background in Marketing and Fitness, Dimitrie brings his rich and unique experience to the Aqua Life team. His entrepreneurial approach is both inspirational and innovating making sure Aqua Life is always at the forefront of Aquatics, through patronaging and welcoming innovating approaches to swimming.

Corina Oaches

Owner & Director of Operations

Having over 5 years of competitive swimming background, Corina is devoted to create programs and services that align with Aqua Life’s mission which is to enrich every child, teen, and adult’s aquatic experience by meeting their individual needs. What’s important to Corina is creating meaningful relationships with her team, clients and community. She excels at passing on her knowledge and method to the team and loves to see her staff become incredible swim teachers. Having a background in Psychology, Human Relations and Human Resources, Corina brings to the table her unique touch in building a winning team, and superior customer care practice.

Vanessa Malherbe

Aquatic Supervisor

Vanessa brings a profound and multifaceted experience in Aquatics accumulating multiple years under her belt as a Recreation Supervisor and Aquatics Manager and spearheading projects in water safety, CRP and aquatic programs. With her enthusiastic and vibrant personality coupled with her analytical and focused approach, Vanessa assures the highest quality of lesson delivery. She has a gift for relating to her team and students alike to bring out their full potential in the water. Vanessa is often seen on the pool deck offering support when needed. Don’t be shy to approach Vanessa with your questions or concerns, she will be happy to help you out!

Rosanna Versace

Revenue & Scheduling Strategist

Rosanna is Aqua Life’s customer care specialist, helping in the office with administration and customer inquiries. With a wealth of experience in hospitality, Rosanna also brings a genuine love for helping people into Aqua Life with her. She’s also the proud mother to two young daughters. At home, they enjoy playing dress-up and dancing. Friendly and easy-going, she loves to build real relationships when she works with clients. Rosanna looks forward to speaking with you!